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KB Reducer vs switchfile

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KB Reducer compared with switchfile
DetailKB Reducer logo KB Reducerswitchfile logo switchfile
What it doesFree online tool to compress images to exact KB size File conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API
StageNot given Not given
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Based inNot given DE
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0
Key features
  • Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats up to 10MB
  • Binary-search algorithm hits target within ±5 KB
  • Preset compression sizes: 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB
  • All processing happens locally in browser with no server upload
  • Automatic dimension scaling for very small targets
  • Lightweight compression logic optimized for low-RAM devices
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
What makes it different
  • Browser-based processing with complete privacy - images never leave your device
  • Exact KB targeting with binary search instead of quality slider guessing
  • Completely free with no daily limits, signup, or watermarks
  • Built specifically for exam forms, job portals, and visa applications with exact KB requirements
  • Optimized for low-end devices with limited RAM and older browsers
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +3 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)190
Referring domains (Majestic)90

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